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Electronic Timing Official Training
Clinic
Agenda
IntroductionsRole of ET OfficialCertification ProcessEquipment SetupOperating the ConsolePaperwork – Determining the official timeWorked ExamplesQuestions
OSI Officiating Philosophy
Fair and equitable conditions of competition are maintained and uniformity in the sport is promoted so that no swimmer has an unfair advantage over another
What does that mean?• Success of every meet depends on the
official’s integrity, knowledge, concern and regard for the competitive interest of the swimmer
• One set of rules applies to all swimmers• Swimmers get the benefit of the doubt• Demonstrate impartiality and professionalism
on deck
Professionalism on Deck
Wear standard uniformTypically white polo over blue shortsLong pants/skirts for championship finalsSometimes khaki instead of blueNo team logos or advertising
Wear credentials and name tagBe in position on time. Do not vacate position until
replacement in place
The ET OfficialWhy?
No swimmer shall be required to re-swim a race due to equipment failure which results in unrecorded or inaccurate time or place. (USA Swimming Rule 102.16.4D)
What?Part of a larger officiating crewOperate electronic timing equipmentDetermine official timeInstruct timers in proper timing procedures
Certification ProcessRegister as non-athlete member with USA SwimmingMust pass a background check through USA SwimmingMust attend USA Swimming online Athlete Protection
TrainingBegin volunteering at meetsAttend ET Clinic within first 20 hours of trainingAfter 20 hours of training obtain 2 positive
recommendations from certified ET’sForward training record and recommendations to ET
chair. Await confirmation to take online test.Take and pass on-line open-book test
Minimum Training RequirementsAt least 2 of the first 6 hours must be with a designated
ET trainer10 observed hours on timing console10 observed hours on time verificationIntroductory sessionAttend ET Clinic within first 20 hours of training2 sessions at sanctioned 12 & under meetWork at non-home meetSuccessfully complete a heat or lane malfunction
calculation (by hand)Work one session with the Hy-Tek operator2 consecutive positive recommendations from 2 different
trainers
Instruct Timers in Proper Timing ProceduresPrior to start of event, instruct timers in proper
timing procedures.Start watch at strobe flashStop watch and button when touch is seenTimer operates one watch and one button. No timer
can operate both watches or both buttonsRecord times on supplied event sheetHead timer will collect event sheetsRaise hand if you fail to start watch – head timer
should have a backupRing bell on long events
Set Up Timing EquipmentBe familiar with Colorado and Daktronics
systemsKnow how to set up and operate the equipmentAllow time before the meet to set up and
diagnose problemsHome crew will often set up equipment, but you
still need to check it overEnsure starting unit connectedEnsure buttons and pads in place and
connected using harness or deck platesPerform test start and then reset for first race
Typical ET Setup
Scoreboard
TimingConsole
ResultsComputer
StartingConsole
Buttons
Operate Timing EquipmentET Console should start timing when starting unit soundsIf ET console fails to start, start it manuallyEnsure ET console set for correct event and heatCheck for No Shows/Lanes turned on/offMark No Shows on ET head sheetWhen ET unit on deck avoid making console beep just
prior to the startCheck for intermediate touches. Add/Delete touches as
requiredFinish arm if necessaryStore-Print; Reset; Advance to Next Heat or Next Event
FOCUS ON DRIVING THE CONSOLE WHEN TASKED TO DO SO
Determining the Official TimeAutomatic / Semi-Automatic / ManualPrimary / Secondary / Tertiary timesWhat is the official time?
Types of Timing SystemsAutomatic
Automatic start. Finish on touch padsSemi-Automatic
Automatic start. Finish on buttonsManual
Watches
Timing System DesignationPrimary
The most accurate system availableCould be automatic, semi-automatic, or manualNormally automatic PADS
SecondaryBackup to primary system. Typically BUTTONS
TertiaryAt least one watch should be used as a back up for a
automatic or semi-automatic system
Determination of Official TimeTiming resolution in 100’s, not 1000’s of seconds.
Thousands are dropped with no rounding
The time from the correctly operating primary system is the official timeAutomatic: Pad timeSemi-Automatic or Manual
Middle time of 3 buttons/watchesAverage of 2 buttons/watchesTime of single button/watch (not a good idea)
The primary timing system is probably operating properly if the secondary or tertiary time confirms by 0.30 seconds or less
Colorado vs. DaktronicsAverage delay ~ 0.15 seconds
Start
Human Delay
Button
Pad
Watch
Finish
Colorado automatically deducts 0.15
May 2012 Rule Changes – 4C102.24.4 C Primary Timing System Malfunction –
A malfunction may have occurred if:(1) The difference between the time obtained by the
primary system and the back-up system(s) is approximately .30 second or greater; or
(2) The place judge(s) reports a different order of finish; or
(3) It is reported the swimmer missed the touchpad or had a soft touch
4C Rule Change interpretationIt is not practical to wait for order of finish for all
heats. Follow the verification process outlined in next few
slidesAllow 0.30 second difference to validate pad;
however if other information available, such as order of finish, lane timing adjustment printout or watch times indicate that the pad may be wrong, investigate further and determine if it more appropriate to use the pad time or an adjusted backup time.
May 2012 Rule Changes – 4D102.24.4 D Determining Official Time –
The clause “may be incorporated into the automatic or semiautomatic system by design or may be” was temporarily removed, but will be back in the 2013 rule book.
Time Verification (Colorado)At least one button confirms pad time
YUse pad time
Watch confirms pad time
Y Use pad time
Watches confirm one button time and faster
than pad
Y Use button time
Buttons confirm each other and faster than
pad
Y Use button average
Collect order of finish and coaches time. Compare with pad/watch/button times. Use best judgment.
Watches confirm each other and faster than
pad
Y Calculate watch/pad average difference and use adjusted watch
average
N
N
N
N
N
Time VerificationAt least one button confirms pad time
YUse pad time
Watch confirms pad time
Y Use pad time
Watches confirm one button time and faster
than pad
Y
Buttons confirm each other and faster than
pad
Y
Collect order of finish and coaches time. Compare with pad/watch/button times. Use best judgment.
Watches confirm each other and faster than
pad
Y Calculate pad-watch average difference and use adjusted watch
average
N
N
N
N
N
Calculate pad-button average difference and use adjusted button
average
Calculate pad-button average difference and use adjusted button
average
Lane Timing AdjustmentButton times and watch times need to be
adjusted by “timing system difference”Calculate average difference between valid pad
and button (or watch) times in that heatHy-Tek can print out lane timing adjustment
sheet for buttonsIf less than 3 valid lanes, look at previous and
next heats of same stroke
Lane Timing Adjustment (2)What if previous, current, and next heats do not
provide 3 valid lanes to calculate average?Look at previous two and next two heats of the
same strokeIf previous two and next two heats still have less
than 3 valid lanes:For Colorado button adjustment, use button time
directlyFor Daktronics button adjustment, subtract 0.15For watch adjustment, use watch time directly
Heat Malfunction AdjustmentIf automatic system subject to early or late start,
need to adjust ALL timesFor each valid lane (pad validated by button),
calculate average WATCH - PAD difference Discard any outliers that are more than 0.30 from
the normAdjust all automatic and semi-automatic times by
average WATCH - PAD difference
Documenting Official TimeObtain heat printout from consoleCheck correct race#, event#, heat#Check that times available for all lanes which had
swimmersDocument any no-showsDocument any DQ’s (see next slide)Calculate official time. (may need to wait for watch times)Clearly identify official time with check mark and strike out
invalid timesAttach timing adjustment sheet if usedInitial paperworkPass paperwork to Hy-Tek when appropriateHy-Tek may send paperwork back if discrepancies
Handling DQ SlipsCheck DQ slip for correctness
Swimmer/Team Name Event/Heat/Lane Signed by referee
If any discrepancies, send DQ back to refereeStrike out times for swimmerDenote DQ alongside strikeoutAttach DQ slip to back of printout, facing backwards – enables easy
review later if required
Console operator can advise of potential DQ’s so that paperwork can be held back until DQ’s arrive
Often DQ’s arrive after paperwork passed on and has to be recalled
Working with Hy-TekAt setup, meet info downloaded from Hy-Tek to
consoleHy-Tek downloads meet resultsOften best to pass event paperwork over in one
batch. Check for DQ’s before passing on paperwork, although often DQ’s will arrive later anyway
Keep console turned on until Hy-Tek confirms that ALL meet info has been downloaded
Working with the Referee, Starter, Timers, & CoachesConsole operator needs to get console ready for
next heat in a timely mannerRequest order of finish if doubt over time
validationObtain watch times from timersObtain watch times from coachesIf timing issues are consistently from one lane
then watch timers in that lane and talk to them if necessary.
Get referee to sign off on any unusual timing circumstances
Debugging IssuesOften something will go wrong and the problem
needs to be fixed quicklyPad not workingButton not workingPrinter not working
Worked Examples
SummaryRole of ET OfficialCertification ProcessEquipment SetupOperating the ConsolePaperwork – Determining the official timeWorked ExamplesQuestions
Questions ?